The department of Physical Education in the college has a fascinating history. The department was started in the year 1966. The college is recognized as one of the front -ranking colleges, in the fields ofSports and Games. The college was brought under sports academy scheme in athletics during 2015 by the Kerala State Sports Council and athletes henceforth are pursuing their studies in the college in different programmes.

The department follows the norms, rules and regulations of the M G University and Government of Kerala regarding sports quota admission to the various programmes. It also conducts selection trails among the applicants before the admission.

To impart a healthy competitive spirit among students and to inculcate the habit of team work, house system has been introduced in the college. All students belong to one or the other house on the basis of their subject and will be guided by their respective house captains.The annual inter house tournaments are held in all major games and certificates, trophies and shields are awarded to the winners. An inter-house athletic meet is also organized every year and certificates of merit, medals and trophies are awarded accordingly.

Every year the PTA gives awards to the best athletes of the college. Prof Marykutty Chacko Endowment is also awarded to the outstanding student every year.